Next Business Energy vs Sumo Power

Sumo Power is cheaper - by about $309/year

Sumo Power’s cheapest residential electricity plan, Sumo Online Saver, costs an estimated $1,010/year at 4,000 kWh, 32% below the VDO. Next Business Energy’s cheapest plan, NBE Standing Resi VIC Citipower, costs $1,319/year, 11% below the VDO. That is a difference of $309/year - switching from Next Business Energy to Sumo Powercould save you about that much, though your actual cost depends on your usage, tariff type and eligibility for any plan’s conditional discounts.

Next Business Energy - cheapest plans

Rank by:
PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
Next Business Energy logo
NBE Standing Resi VIC Citipower
Time of use
Next Business Energy$1,319
Switch
Next Business Energy logo
NBE Standing Resi VIC Citipower
Time of use
Next Business Energy$1,319
Switch
Next Business Energy logo
NBE Standing Resi VIC Citipower
Time of use
Next Business Energy$1,323
Switch
Showing 3 of 3 plans. Click column headers to sort.

Sumo Power - cheapest plans

Filter:
Rank by:
PlanRetailerAnnual cost ▲at 4,000 kWh/yr
Sumo logo
Sumo Online Saver
Flat rate
Sumo$1,010
Switch
Sumo logo
Sumo Online Saver
Flat rate
Sumo$1,010
Switch
Sumo logo
Sumo Sunrise Plus
Time of use
Sumo$1,022
Switch
Showing 3 of 3 plans. Click column headers to sort.

Head-to-head: cheapest plan from each retailer

SpecNext Business EnergySumo Power
PlanNBE Standing Resi VIC CitipowerSumo Online Saver
Supply charge110.13c/day88.36c/day
Usage rate34.83c/kWh (peak)17.19c/kWh
Exit fee$0.00$0.00
Contract termNo lock-inNo lock-in
Green energy--
Solar feed-in tariff0.1c/kWh-

How do I switch from Next Business Energy to Sumo Power?

Choose a plan above and click Switch. Bill Hero lodges the transfer with your new retailer - there is no interruption to your electricity supply, and most switches complete within 2 business days. Next Business Energy’s cheapest plan has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00; Sumo Power’s has no lock-in contract and an exit fee of $0.00. Check your current plan’s exit fee before switching, if any applies.

Frequently asked questions

Is Next Business Energy or Sumo Power cheaper?
Sumo Power has the cheaper residential electricity plan of the two, by an estimated $309/year at 4,000 kWh usage. Your actual saving depends on your usage and tariff - compare the plans above for exact numbers.
How do I switch from Next Business Energy to Sumo Power?
Choose a Sumo Power plan above and click Switch. Bill Hero manages the switch for you - there's no interruption to supply, and most switches complete within 2 business days. The same process applies in reverse for switching from Sumo Power to Next Business Energy.
Does Next Business Energy or Sumo Power charge an exit fee?
Neither Next Business Energy's nor Sumo Power's cheapest residential plan charges an exit fee, based on current Consumer Data Right (CDR) data.

Related comparisons